

Legal AF by MeidasTouch
MeidasTouch Network
Hosted by MeidasTouch founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas, national trial lawyer strategist, Michael Popok, and former Chief Assistant District Attorney of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Legal AF (Legal Analysis Friends) is a hard-hitting, thought-provoking look at this week’s most compelling developments at the intersection of law and politics.Executive Produced by Meidas Media Network. Enjoy new full-length episodes every Wednesday and Sunday and occasional shorter breaking legal news hits throughout the week.
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Jul 19, 2024 • 18min
Jack Smith has FAST TRACK to CRUSH Judge Cannon
Don’t be too concerned by a new order which in on its face stretches the appeal process out beyond the summer just issued by the 11th Circuit in the Special Counsel’s appeal of Judge Cannon’s dismissal of the Mar a Lago indictment by declaring the Special Counsel unauthorized and illegitimate. Michael Popok of Legal AF who practices before the 11th explains why he expects a faster briefing schedule to be ordered to allow the court to reach an appellate decision by August. To boost YOUR NAD+ levels up to 50%, Go to https://qualialife.com/TRUTH for up to 50% off and use code TRUTH at checkout for an additional 15% off.Visit https://meidastouch.com for more!Join the Legal AF Patreon: https://Patreon.com/LegalAFRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownLights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-densonOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 2024 • 1h 16min
Jack Smith Puts Judge Cannon ON NOTICE
Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back for the midweek edition of the top-rated Legal AF podcast. On this episode, the anchors debate leading stories at the intersection of law and politics including how Special Counsel’s Jack Smith’s third appeal of Judge Cannon will fair as he seeks to overturn her fringe ruling that the Special Counsel has no power and is illegitimate; the outlook for a Trump prosecution in Georgia in 2025; President Biden’s moves to reform the Supreme Court and get constitutional amendments passed to overturn the immunity decision by the Court, and so much more.Join the Legal AF Patreon: https://Patreon.com/LegalAFThanks to our sponsors: PolicyGenius: Head to https://policygenius.com/legalaf to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Lume deodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code legalaf at https://LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepodBeam: Get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://shopbeam.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF at checkout!Fum: Head to https://TryFum.com/legalaf and get a FREE GIFT with the JOURNEY PACK today when you use code LEGALAFRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownLights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-densonOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jul 17, 2024 • 16min
Trump’s SECRET PLAN with Judge Cannon GETS REVEALED
Matt Gaetz suggests Aileen Cannon could be Trump's pick for the Supreme Court following her dismissal of the Mar-a-Lago indictment. Michael Popok discusses why Cannon chose not to recuse herself, hinting at strategic motives. He presents a "Win-Win-Win" theory highlighting benefits for her career, potential judicial elevation, or a transition to lucrative private practice. The implications for upcoming elections are explored, emphasizing how crucial judicial nominations are for voters. The podcast digs into the Supreme Court's immense power and its long-term impact on policy.

Jul 17, 2024 • 15min
Trump FINANCIAL MONITOR Issues DISTURBING Report
According to Trump’s court appointed independent financial monitor, Trump’s continues to run his companies with “significant deficiencies” in its business records that will result in “material misstatements”. Michael Popok of Legal AF breaks down the monitor’s call to have an auditor firm appointed as an Independent Compliance Officer to help her catch future fraud. Lumen: Head to https://Lumen.me/legalaf and use code: LEGALAF to get 15% off your lumen today!Visit https://meidastouch.com for more!Join the Legal AF Patreon: https://Patreon.com/LegalAFRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownLights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-densonOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 2024 • 15min
Trumps QUID PRO QUO with Co-Defendants at RNC EXPOSED
The Milwaukee convention center hosting Trump’s convention may not be big enough to hold all of his co-defendants, co-conspirators, employees co-defendants on his payroll, fake electors, fake disbarred lawyers, and conspiracy theorists, and that poses a big problem. Michael Popok of Legal AF explains how Trump may violate his criminal arraignment release conditions by mingling and with this rogues gallery. Lumen: Take the next step in improving your health! Go to https://lumen.me/LEGALAF to get 15% off your Lumen!Visit https://meidastouch.com for more!Join the Legal AF Patreon: https://Patreon.com/LegalAFRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownLights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-densonOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 2024 • 17min
Trump TURNS Republican Convention INTO CRIME SCENE
Trump has a brand new “fake elector” scheme he is launching at the Republican National Convention to nominate him with dozens of former “fake electors” some of them criminally indicted and now rewarded with plum Republican delegate and presidential elector positions. Michael Popok of Legal AF reports.Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.Visit https://meidastouch.com for more!Join the Legal AF Patreon: https://Patreon.com/LegalAFRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownLights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-densonOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 2024 • 20min
MAGA Tactics BACKFIRE as Biden SETS the Record STRAIGHT
In a sign of strong ethics and character, both President Biden and his head of the secret service without shirking responsibility or playing politics or the blame game, have taken full responsibility for the shooting in Pennsylvania, saying rightly that “the buck stops with them”. Michael Popok of Legal AF explains why this approach shows leadership in contrast to the Republican attempts to play politics with the shooting.MUDWTR: Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% OFF your @MUDWTR by going to https://mudwtr.com/LEGALAF #mudwtrpodVisit https://meidastouch.com for more!Join the Legal AF Patreon: https://Patreon.com/LegalAFRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownLights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-densonOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jul 16, 2024 • 18min
YIKES!! Trump BEGS FOR HELP from APOCALYPTIC GROUP
Michael Popok dives into the startling revelations about Ziklag, a shadowy group with a Christian nationalist agenda. He details their ambitious plan to control vital aspects of American society through Trump and biblical influence. The conversation includes troubling insights on wealthy donors funding Ziklag and its questionable tax-exempt status. We learn about voter suppression tactics and the mobilization of conservative churches to sway elections. Popok calls for civic action to counter this movement and emphasizes the necessity of maintaining the separation of church and state.

Jul 16, 2024 • 19min
Jack Smith quickly delivers REALITY CHECK to Judge Cannon
The Special Counsel—reminding Judge Cannon that he is actually EMPLOYED BY THE DOJ—just notified her that the Attorney General has authorized his IMMEDIATE APPEAL of her ruling dismissing the Mar a Lago case because it’s DEVIATES from all prior court decisions affirming the validity of the Special Counsel’s office and funding. Soul: Go to https://GetSoul.com and use code LEGALAF to get 30% OFF your order!Visit https://meidastouch.com for more!Join the Legal AF Patreon: https://Patreon.com/LegalAFRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownLights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-densonOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jul 15, 2024 • 26min
Judge Cannon DISMISSES Trump Document Case
The hosts dive into the surprising dismissal of the Mar-A-Lago document case by Judge Aileen Cannon, questioning the legality of the special counsel's appointment. They discuss the profound implications and potential appeals, analyzing the flaws in Cannon's reasoning. The conversation touches on statutory foundations that support the Attorney General's authority and the political ramifications related to timing. Additionally, potential grounds for recusal are explored, alongside predictions about the next steps for the DOJ.


